Tennessee Humanities Grants

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote cultural understanding and diversity in communities where Nissan operates, supporting educational programs, cultural events, and heritage projects.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation is committed to supporting organizations in health, human services, civic affairs, education, and the arts. With an emphasis on serving the greater Nashville community, the foundation allocates funds annually, prioritizing organizations with long-standing relationships with the founders or leadership. Grants are offered for sustaining operations, specific projects or programs, and capital projects, with a focus on broad community benefits and a variety of community needs. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: last business day of May

Deadline: May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Eligible Recipients: Not-for-profit organizations with preservation, conservation, cultural, historical, or archeological missions, including HBCUs, tribal nations, and government entities. Eligible Projects: Must be within the Delta Region, focusing on cultural heritage, public roads, regional music, museums, and more. Priority Criteria: Projects addressing immediate needs, new initiatives, completed within 18 months, and enhancing heritage tourism. Where: Projects within the Delta Region, not on federal property. When: Applications open April 15, 2024, and close May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Selected projects announced by September 2024. Webinar: Optional webinar on April 24 at 10 a.m. CDT. Register here. Contact: For project inquiries, email us. For technical support, contact [email protected].

The Bonnaroo Works Fund aims to grow its support of nonprofits that are changing the world through social impact and human development. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Bonnaroo Works Fund is administered by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and all proposals or inquiries should be directed to that organization. Program interests include, but are not limited to: education, music and arts programs for children or communities, protection of the environment and environment sustainability, and the arts & humanities. The Fund generally does not support: endowment programs, fundraising events, annual appeals of well-established organizations, or grants to individuals or religious or political causes. Funding Information The average grant allocation is between $1,000 and $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Grants are made to tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to government agencies without regard to factors of race, religion, sex or national origin. To complete this application you will need: Complete organizational information, including Grant Contact and Executive Director Information Detailed project information including detailed description, amount requested, total project budget, and timeline Detailed project implementation narrative, including how success of your efforts will be measured Information about future funding plans A completed and attached Project Budget Form Required organizational documentation. For more information, visit CFMT.

Nissan Neighbors is a community-focused initiative that provides charitable contributions and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations working in the areas of education, the environment, and humanitarian aid. The program aims to improve communities by valuing cultural diversity and has been awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars annually since its establishment in 1992. Nissan Foundation Criteria To be considered for funding by Nissan Foundation, organizations must meet the following requirements: Have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Have been in existence for more than three years Reflect the mission of Nissan Foundation to build community by valuing cultural diversity Demonstrate intentional design of programming grounded in the importance and benefits of cultural diversity Specify community need(s) addressed and intended outcomes of programming Demonstrate experience with populations served Serve communities where Nissan has a significant operational presence, namely: Southern California Middle Tennessee Central Mississippi Dallas/Ft. Worth Detroit New York City and North Central New Jersey Atlanta

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee that focus on education, medical services, and essential human services.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that create innovative programs to improve the well-being and future prospects of youth in East Tennessee by addressing education, health, and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Tennessee for community-driven projects that benefit local residents across various sectors, excluding operating support and individual grants.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Nashville area for health, education, arts, and community services, focusing on those with established ties to the foundation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in select Southern states for capital projects and educational programs that aim to improve graduation rates.

This funding opportunity provides $2,000 grants to individual artists in six Southeastern states who have lost essential tools or materials due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.